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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.45, 250.74 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.45, 250.74 and 141.71 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.45 : 250.74 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.45/250.74 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.45x = 250.74 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.45x = 35,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531.11/167.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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